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Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis / Photo by Amy Wallenberg

Music fans are wise to be leery when they see phrases like "all-original lineup" and "long-anticipated reunion tour" followed by that cracked-out whore of the punctuation world -- the exclamation point. We all know what she's hiding: The fact that the band members are broke and temporarily putting aside mutual hatred for quick cash.

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This week, Eminem's new single, "3 A.M.," leaked -- as did a teaser video for the gory song, along with more details about his May 19 record, Relapse. Meanwhile, SPIN reviewed Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown (May 15), as the band defended their classic-rock ambitions and punk rock roots.

First Listen: Dinosaur Jr.'s New Song

DOWNLOAD: The alt-rock kingpins are catchy but gritty on the best rocker off their June album, Farm.
Dinosaur Jr. (From Left) J. Mascis, Lou Barlow, Murph

Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow is a man of his word.

Dinosaur Jr. on New Album: "It's Totally Old School"

The trio that laid the groundwork for grunge return with a June 23 release featuring their original lineup.
Dinosaur Jr.: J. Mascis, Lou Barlow, Murph

Dinosaur Jr. influenced Nirvana and laid the foundation for the grunge movement -- and now, with the original lineup reunited after a 16-year split, the trio are returning to their seminal, punk-meets-classic rock sound with their new album, Farm, out June 23. "It's totally old school," bassist Lou Barlow tells SPIN.com. "[The album] sounds like our first three."

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